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Professor Rajendran Parthiban is a Professor and Deputy Dean (Education) in the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering at Monash University. He holds a PhD and Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Melbourne (Australia). His academic leadership roles include Deputy Head of School (Education) and leadership in photonics and communications research groups. He has extensive teaching experience, achieving top evaluations in five undergraduate and one postgraduate subjects.
Education:
- PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Melbourne (2004)
- Bachelor of Engineering (First Class Honours), University of Melbourne (1997)
Research Interests: Focuses on optical networks, visible light communications (VLC), vehicular communication, and educational technologies like VR/AR integration. His work addresses challenges such as energy-efficient optical architectures, high-speed VLC systems, and technology-enhanced learning frameworks. Recent projects include developing traffic management frameworks and green vehicle routing strategies.
Grants & Funding: Secured over RM2 million in external grants, including projects on Li-Fi systems, AR/VR in engineering education, and green vehicular networks. Notable grants include collaborations with the Australian Digital & Telecom Pty Ltd and Monash-Warwick Alliance.
Awards:
- Pro-Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research (2011, 2012)
- Pro-Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2007–2010)
- Australian Learning and Teaching Council Citation (2008)
Supervision: Guided eight PhD and one Master’s students, with ongoing supervision in areas like credit risk forecasting, vehicular networks, and seamless learning frameworks.
Professional Activities: Senior member of IEEE, with affiliations to IEEE Communications Society, Photonics Society, and multiple engineering organizations. Active in research groups and international collaborations.
